Saturday, October 20, 2012

Jesus Martinez, Harris County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Indicted

Jesus Martinez, a Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HSCO) deputy,
has surrendered to federal authorities following the return of a
federal indictment he aided in the possession of a controlled
substance, United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced Friday.
Martinez, 30, is a resident of Humble, Texas.
The sealed indictment, returned September 12, 2012, was unsealed
Friday when he made his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge
Stephen Smith.
The indictment said Martinez aided in the delivery of Ecstasy
tablets in the Houston area. On or about July 23, 2012, deputy Martinez
allegedly aided others in the possession of 3,4
Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA), aka Ectasy, a Schedule I
controlled substance.
If convicted, he faces up to 20 years’ imprisonment as well as a $1 million fine.
The case was investigated by the FBI, Drug Enforcement
Administration, Texas Rangers, HCSO, and the Houston Police Department.
Assistant United States Attorney Jim McAlister is prosecuting the case.